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Blues 1-2 Twyford

Twyford played a strong attacking game from the start with a shot into the side netting of the goal followed by a shot over the goal. Anderson ran with the ball down the centre, passing to Cockayne who just missed a goal. Brixington managed to string together passes in mid-field but were stopped by Twyford who quickly attacked themselves, with the defence having to work hard and Forster making some brilliant saves. On the attack again Whiller passed to Anderson who had an on target shot saved. Cockayne kicked the ball back down the line, to Anderson up front, from a bad Twyford goal kick and again had a shot saved. McClure played well helping to close down Twyford’s attacks. Cockayne off, Godbeer on; Anderson off, Price on. A good run down the middle of the field by Whiller was stopped by Twyford who had a strike at goal well caught by Forster. Good passing from White to Price was stopped by Twyford. Szypillo and McClure in defence continued to stop Twyford with their attacks. Whiller played strongly in mid-field with a pass to Godbeer who had an attempt at goal going just wide. The score was 0 – 0 at half-time.

Whiller off, Finn on. Twyford started the second-half attacking well having a shot at goal well caught and held by Forster and another going just over the goal. First goal of the match came to Twyford with defenders back assisting Forster but Twyford’s shot just managed to slide in to the back of the net. Finn played well in defence intercepting a Twyford throw and kicking the ball forward. Twyford attacked again though and Forster was made to stretch high to make a brilliant save from a high bounce of the ball. Szypillo off, McPhee on. Godbeer off, Whiller on. McPhee tackled well and kicked the ball up field to Whiller, but Twyford quickly attacked again from a throw-in and had a shot go just wide of goal. Price off Cockayne on. Finn made a brilliant volley shot at goal, which was unfortunately caught by Twyford’s keeper, who had to make another catch from a shot at goal by White. Whiller had a run of the ball and passed a high ball to Cockayne who scored a brilliant equaliser for Brixington, Twyford being caught out in defence. In the last few minutes Twyford attacked again with Forster making a brilliant save but in the end Twyford managed to score a winning goal.

David Cockayne scored the only goal for Brixington from a pass by Josh Whiller in the second-half.

Scorer: - Cockayne

Blues 2-2 Moors

Brixington started well with two corners taken by Godbeer. Whiller kept the ball up front with a good pass to Price but Moors tackled and the ball was kicked off. Godbeer passed to Whiller, then passing to Cockayne who had a shot going into the side netting. Moors followed with an attack but were stopped by Szypillo who kicked the ball hard up front to Cockayne and then on to Price who found the back of the net following a quick turn. Moors followed with a quick goal of their own to draw level. McPhee off, Finn on. Brixington’s defence were put under pressure and Moors scored their second goal. Brixington equalised just before half-time with a goal from David Cockayne kicked in from a corner by Godbeer. (2 – 2)

Szypillo, off McClure on; Cockayne off, White on; Price off, Anderson on. A shot by Whiller went just over the goal. Moor followed with an attack with Forster saving well. Finn played well up front with a shot at goal just rolling wide. Anderson passed to Whiller who had another shot just going wide. Brixington attacked well looking for a winning goal with Finn, Whiller and Anderson playing well up front. Whiller had a great shot at goal saved and another by White was also saved. A pass from White to Whiller who took a shot at goal was just saved on the line by the goalkeeper. Finn off, Cockayne on. Anderson off, Szypillo on. Both teams continued to attack well in the last few minutes with the match ending in a drawer.

Scorers: - Price; Cockayne:
Squad:- Joe Forster, David Cockayne, Josh Whiller, Alex Szypillo, Mike White, Jonathan Price, Callum McClure, Callum McPhee, William Finn, Arnold Godbeer

Report by Veronica Szypillo

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Blues 6-1 Central

Central began by attacking well but were stopped by Brixington’s defence of Alex Szypillo and William Finn. When Central had two corners in the opening few minutes one was kicked away by Josh Whiller and Joe Forster in goal safely saved the other. Brixington broke away with an attack resulting in a corner taken by Mike White. The ball was kicked away by Central over the half-way line but was picked up by Alex Szypillo who thundered the ball back to Brixington’s forwards where Josh Whiller kicked the ball straight into the goal for Brixington’s first goal. Solid defending kept the ball away from Central goal area. Passing from Alex Szypillo to David Cockayne, then Jonathan Price paid off with Jonathan Price passing back to David Cockayne who managed to slide the ball into goal between the goalkeeper’s legs. Good tackling by William Finn kept Brixington on the attack with brilliant passing between Mike White, David Cockayne and Josh Whiller. Mike White and Josh Whiller both had strikes at goal that were saved by the goalkeeper. Quick footwork by Mike White saw the ball passed forward to Jonathan Price who made a good turn with a shot at goal which was picked up by the goalkeeper. At the other end Central took a throw-in which was quickly taken and kicked forward for a long shot at goal which went straight to the back of the net for Central’s first goal. William Finn off and Callum McClure on in defence. Excellent passing in mid-field continued with Central being held to 2–1 at half-time.

Jonathan White off and Ewan Anderson on. Corner taken by Mike White kicked out by Central but only as far as David Cockayne who passed the ball back to Josh Whiller and on to Ewan Anderson who managed a goal from a rebound off the post. Good defending by McClure kicked the ball away with excellent passing between Josh Whiller, Ewan Anderson and David Cockayne, with David Cockayne scoring his second goal of the match to make it 4 – 1. Tackling in front of the goal by David Cockayne resulted in Ewan Anderson having another shot at goal going just wide. Alex Szypillo off, Callum McPhee on. Central started an attack but kicked away by McClure. Josh throw-in to Mike White and back to Josh Whiller saw Josh Whiller score his second goal with a strong shot kept low into the back of the net. Central retaliated with another attack and shot at goal which was saved by Joe Forster but then dropped, with Central luckily kicking the ball wide of the net. Goal kick by Joe Forster picked up by Josh Whiller to Ewan Anderson and passed to David Cockayne who had a strike at goal saved, denying him of a hat-trick. David Cockayne off, William Finn on in mid-field. Callum McPhee tackled well and passed to Josh Whiller then Mike White who had an attempt at goal saved. Central’s goal kick was passed from mid-field to their forwards who took a shot on target but was brilliantly saved by Joe Forster stretching up to the top of the goal to hold on to the ball. Quick passing from Joe Forster’s goal kick saw another shot by Josh Whiller saved. Ewan Anderson off, Jonathan Price on. Central made a quick attack and had a shot at goal going just wide. Callum McClure tackled and passed back to Joe Forster for a goal kick to Mike White who passed to Jonathan Price who quickly turned and shot straight at goal scoring Brixington’s sixth goal. Alex Szypillo on Josh Whiller off for a well-earned rest. Game finished with Central attacking but unable to find a second goal. All-in-all an excellent team game by Brixington with solid defending and brilliant passing through mid-field to the forwards denying Central possession ball.

Scorers: - Whiller 2; Cockayne 2; Anderson; Price:
Squad: - Joe Forster, David Cockayne, Josh Whiller, Alex Szypillo, Mike White, Jonathan Price, Callum McClure, Callum McPhee, William Finn

Report by Veronica Szypillo

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Blues 0-4 Culm

(second round Cup match)

William Finn was in goal for this match with the absence of Joe Forster. Brixington played well at the start applying the pressure looking for an opening goal. Culm retaliated keeping the ball in their half and scoring first. Shots at goal came from David Cockayne, Arnold Godbeer and Jonathan Price but they were each unlucky. Culm played strongly again, however Brixington finished the first half well with David Cockayne very unlucky with a shot at goal from a corner and a great shot by Mike White forcing Culm into a great save. 0 - 1 at half-time

Culm started the second half well by scoring a second goal from a free kick. William Finn was forced to make some great saves as Brixington were put under pressure in defence. Culm found themselves safely through to the next round of the Cup by finishing the game off with two more goals and Brixington unable to find their usual form. 0 – 4.

Squad: - David Cockayne, Jonathan Price, Josh Whiller, Mike White, Callum McClure, Callum McPhee, Ewan Anderson, William Finn, Arnold Godbeer

Report by Veronica Szypillo

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Blues 1-3 St Martin ’s

William Finn took a turn as goalkeeper in this match. Good tackling in defence by Alex Szypillo passing to Josh Whiller who then passed well resulting in an attempt at goal by Mike White in the opening of the game. William Finn did well in goal making some brilliant saves. Mike White ran with the ball well and had another attempt at goal before David Cockayne opened the scoring for Brixington with a great goal in the top corner of the net just before half-time. 1 – 0 at half-time

Jonathan Price on, Josh Whiller off. St Martin ’s returned to the game applying pressure straight away and equalised at the start of the second-half. Good passing in mid-field resulted in Mike White having a good shot at goal and Jonathan Price was also unlucky with his attempt. St Martin ’s crept ahead with another lucky goal, which was followed by both Mike White and Jonathan Price just missing goals for Brixington. William Finn made another fantastic save before St Martin’s finished the game off with a third goal.

Scorers: - Godbeer:

Blues 3-0 West Exe

Brixington opened the game with good passing down the field applying the pressure. Joe Forster was back in goal for this game and made a good save. Alex Szypillo played well in defence and managed to find the gaps through the field with his passes up front to David Cockayne. Arnold Godbeer off, Callum McPhee on. William Finn opened the scoring for Brixington with a fine goal from a free kick. 1 – 0 at half-time.

Alex Szypillo, Josh Whiller, Ewan Anderson, William Finn off; Callum McClure, Jonathan Price, Arnold Godbeer on. Brixington continued the pressure which paid off with a second goal, scored by Arnold Godbeer. Alex Szypillo on, Callum McPhee off. Alex Szypillo gave a long throw from the side-line to the forwards resulting in a brilliant goal by Jonathan Price. Arnold Godbeer off, Josh Whiller on. Brilliant save by Joe Forster before full-time deprived West Exe of scoring a goal. Game ended 3 – 1.

Scorers: - Finn; Godbeer; Price:
Squad: - Joe Forster, David Cockayne, Alex Szypillo, Jonathan Price, Josh Whiller, Mike White,Callum McClure, Callum McPhee, Ewan Anderson, William Finn, Arnold Godbeer

Report by Veronica Szypillo

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Blues 1-0 Twyford Monaco

Two evenly matched teams kept the score 0 – 0 by half-time. In the second half Brixington continued to defend well and Joe Forster continued to make great saves in goal. Twyford finally conceded a goal when Brixington applied more pressure with a brilliant goal by Arnold Godbeer.

Scorers: - Godbeer:

Blues 6–1 Twyford Lyon

Brixington started this match applying good pressure and David Cockayne hit the post, and Arnold Godbeer had a good shot before David Cockayne scored the first goal. Twyford retaliated with a goal themselves, the only goal Brixington allowed through. The first half ended with another goal from David Cockayne followed by a good goal from William Finn. Jonathan Price was unlucky to score a goal at the start of the second half but Arnold Godbeer scored three in a row for Brixington to finish the match off with the sixth Brixington goal.

Scorers: - Godbeer 3; Cockayne 2; Finn;
Squad: - Joe Forster, David Cockayne, Alex Szypillo, Jonathan Price, Callum McClure, Callum McPhee, William Finn, Arnold Godbeer

Report by Veronica Szypillo

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Blues 1-2 Twyford

David Cockayne scored the only goal for Brixington from a pass by Josh Whiller in the second-half.
Scorer: - Cockayne:

Blues 2-2 Moors

Squad:- Joe Forster, David Cockayne, Josh Whiller, Alex Szypillo, Mike White, Jonathan Price, Callum McClure, Callum McPhee, William Finn, Arnold Godbeer
Scorers: - Price; Cockayne:

Report by Veronica Szypillo

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Blues 6-1 Central

Squad:- Joe Forster, David Cockayne, Josh Whiller, Alex Szypillo, Mike White, Jonathan Price, Callum McClure, Callum McPhee, William Finn
Scorers:- Whiller 2; Cockayne 2; Anderson; Price:

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Blues 2-2 Stoke Hill

Good passing between Whiller and Price resulted in a brilliant goal by Cockayne in the first minute! Passing shot from Szypillo in defence to Whiller who made a strong run through the field followed by a shot at goal which was just saved on the goal line. Defenders were put under pressure but did well with Forster making a good save. Brixington passed well again with Price finishing well at half-time scoring Brixington’s second goal.

McClure on for Godbeer and Finn on for Price. Good passing in mid-field with a shot at goal taken by White. Stoke Hill awarded a free kick and scored their first goal. Good defending by McClure. Stoke Hill playing strong and scored their second goal. Brixington managed to reform well and Whiller managed a shot at goal but just missed. McClure defended well under pressure as Stoke Hill finished strongly with Forster making a brilliant save.

Scorers: - Cockayne; Price:

Blues 2-2 Broadclyst

Good throw-in from White followed by a strong cross from Godbeer. White injured, but carried on. Good passing resulted in a shot on target by Szypillo, saved by Stoke keeper. Godbeer ran well with the ball and then took a shot which went just passed the post. Broadclyst retaliated with their opening goal. White took a shot at goal but was saved on the line. Brixington passed well and Szypillo took another shot at goal which was unfortunately saved by their goalkeeper. 0-1 at half-time.

Szypillo defended well and passed the ball down the field; good passing saw Godbeer score Brixington’s first goal. Brixington defended well and Finn made a brilliant save. Godbeer had the chance of another shot at goal but just missed. Whiller and Price on. Price had only been on the field for a matter of minutes when he did a great turn and kicked the ball straight into the back of the net for Brixington’s second goal. Broadclyst were quick to attack and they also managed to score a second goal and draw level. White managed a shot at goal following a throw-in from Szypillo but was unlucky to just miss. Whiller made a good run up the field followed by a good cross. Broadclyst came back strong again and Finn made another great save. Brixington finished strong with another fine run by Whiller.

Scorers: - Godbeer; Price:

Squad: - Joe Forster, David Cockayne, Josh Whiller, Alex Szypillo, Callum McClure, Arnold Godbeer, Mike White, Jonathan Price, Ewan Anderson, Callum McPhee, William Finn.

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Blues 3-2 Central Red

Central Reds started off with an attack but were stopped by Godbeer who kicked forward to Whiller and White who had an attempt at goal saved. Brixington continued attacking with good passing between White, Whiller and Price. Forster brilliantly saved an attempt at goal. Cockayne was unlucky to have an attempt at goal going just wide. Finally a pass from White was brilliantly headed into the back of the net by Cockayne for Brixington’s opening goal. An attempt at goal by Whiller was saved and another by Godbeer went wide. Central retaliated but their attempt at goal went straight into the safe hands of Forster. A pass from Cockayne to White saw White scoring Brixington’s second goal following a mistake by the Central Red’s goalkeeper dropping the ball. Szypillo intercepted an attack by Central Reds passing to Price whose shot at goal went just wide of the net. White and Cockayne continued to put Central Red’s goalkeeper under pressure up to half time.

Central Reds attacked at the start of the second half. Their throw-in was intercepted by Szypillo and kicked forward to Cockayne who made a lovely pass to Price who took a brilliant shot at goal scoring Brixington’s third goal. McPhee tackled well passing to Szypillo who had a strong, long kick saved by Central Red’s goalkeeper. Red’s retaliated with a shot at goal which was brilliantly saved by Forster. Finn took a shot at goal which was saved. From Forster’s goal kick White passed to Whiller, who passed to Price. Price took a shot at goal but found the side netting. Throw-in by Szypillo taken up by Whiller who kicked back to Szypillo who had a shot at goal saved by Central Red’s goalkeeper. Brixington gave away a free kick to Central Reds but luckily the ball was kicked away. Brixington attacking up to the end of the match.

Scorers: - Cockayne; White; Price:

Blues 4-3 Central

Brixington’s first goal came in the first few minutes with good passing from Whiller to Cockayne to Price who made a brilliant turn in front of the goal and kicked the ball straight into the back of the net. Whiller, Cockayne and Price were passing well and applying pressure on the Central’s goalkeeper. Szypillo took a knock and was down briefly. Central were tackled and received a free kick which their player kicked straight into goal. Good defending between McPhee and Szypillo, passing the ball forward to White who passed straight to the attacking Whiller and Price. Price kicked the ball across goal to Cockayne who scored Brixington’s second goal, in off the near post and passed the goalkeeper. Central started an attack but was stopped by Szypillo who kicked the ball straight to Price who nearly scored again but found the side netting. A goal kick from Forster was passed down the field between Whiller and Cockayne then Price who made another quick turn and scored again. White received a tackle and was briefly injured. Central made a strong attack and with players from both sides in front of the goal, they managed to slip the ball passed Forster for their second goal. Central continued attacking up to half time with Forster making a brilliant save.

Central continued where they had left off at half time by attacking and had two early corners intercepted and kicked safely away by Brixington’s defence. Cockayne and Whiller continued to dominate the mid-field and Whiller had an attempt at goal which was saved. McPhee off and Godbeer on. A bad tackle by Central resulted in a free kick for Brixington, taken by Godbeer but was intercepted and kicked out of play. Godbeer then made a strong tackle and gave away a free kick to Central. This time Forster brilliantly saved their free kick. His goal kick found Price who passed to Finn who took a shot at goal which unluckily went wide. A Central corner was again saved by Forster and kicked away but Central attacked again and this time scored their third goal to draw level with Brixington. Central attacked again but were stopped by Szypillo who kicked a long shot finding Finn who was unlucky by kicking just wide of goal. Central attacked again but the game was stopped when White received a bad knock and had to leave the pitch injured. McPhee was brought back on in defence and Godbeer took the place of the injured White in midfield. A long goal kick by Forster found Finn who managed a lovely run down the wing but had to turn at the corner and kick back up field to Szypillo who scored Brixington’s winning fourth goal with a long, hard shot which curled towards the goal and passed the goalkeeper. Back in Brixington’s half Godbeer took a corner which was kicked away but retrieved by Whiller who had a shot at goal saved.

Scorers: - Price 2; Cockayne; Szypillo:

Squad: -Joe Forster, David Cockayne, Josh Whiller, Alex Szypillo, Arnold Godbeer, Mike White, Jonathan Price, Callum McPhee, William Finn

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Blues 2-2 Cullompton Utd

Brixington applied the pressure from the start with a corner by Godbeer for an attempt at goal by White. Cullompton broke away but were stopped by Szypillo in defence who kicked it back to the Brixington forwards and another corner by Godbeer. Cullompton made a quick break and had a shot at goal which ended up in the safe hands of Forster. Good passing between Cockayne, White, and Finn who had an attempt at goal going unfortunately just wide. A goal kick by the Cullompton goalkeeper was intercepted by Cockayne and passed to White who scored Brixington’s first goal of the match. More pressure by Cullompton on Brixington’s defence paid off with their first goal. Cullompton had an attempt at goal brilliantly saved by Forster just before half time.

Whiller and Price came on and Cockayne and Finn were off at the start of the second-half. White and Godbeer made a quick break away but were stopped by Cullompton. McClure made a strong tackle and regained possession of the ball for Brixington. Whiller had a good attempt at goal which was kicked away for a corner. Godbeer took the corner and White struck the ball towards the goal and scored his second goal when a mistake by the Cullompton goalkeeper saw the ball just cross the line into the net. Cullompton quickly retaliated with a shot at goal which was brilliantly saved by Forster. Cullompton were applying more pressure and defending well, keeping Brixington within their own half for some time. Finally a break came with good passing between Godbeer, Whiller and Price who made a run towards goal but was tackled resulting in a corner taken by Godbeer. Another corner taken by White was kicked away by Cullompton who made another quick break and attempt at goal, saved by Forster. His goal kick led to another break for White to Whiller and forward to Price who had an attempt at goal just saved on the line by the goalkeeper. An attempt at goal by Cullompton was saved by Forster but with a scramble in front of the goal, Cullompton managed to equalise with their second goal. The game finished with Cullompton keeping Brixington under pressure but held to a draw.

Blues 2-0 Culm

Szypillo and Godbeer off and McPhee and Anderson on for second game. Interception of the ball by McClure, from Culm kick, passed forward to Anderson then Price. Culm regained possession. Anderson tackled well and passed ball to Price and Whiller, back to Anderson who had an attempt at goal which went just wide. Long kick by McPhee to Price who was unlucky to miss an attempt at goal. Culm broke free and had a shot at goal saved by Forster and kicked out to Whiller who passed to Price who scored first goal. Whiller remained strong in midfield and passed again to Price who had a second attempt at goal going just wide. Good passing between Whiller and Anderson from an interception by Cockayne resulted in a kick at goal going just wide.

Second half saw White on and Anderson off. Culm broke through defence and had attempt at goal stopped by Forster. Goal kick by Forster to Whiller who ran strongly towards goal and scored a brilliant goal with the ball rebounding off the crossbar into the back of the net. Brixington continued to apply pressure between Whiller and White but Culm were defending well. Cockayne had a strong kick at goal going just wide. Substitution with Price off and Finn on, Cockayne off and Godbeer on. Good defending by McClure passing to Finn who had a good shot at goal unfortunately going just wide. Another substitution with McPhee off and Szypillo on. Good passing between Godbeer, Finn and White resulting in another shot at goal by Finn going just wide. Defending by Szypillo kicking the ball out of play for a Culm throw in, intercepted by Finn who quickly covered ground and passed to Godbeer making a quick break for Brixington. Culm regained possession but a tackle by Whiller who passed to Finn stopped a Culm attack in mid-field. Substitution of Whiller off and Anderson on. Good through ball from Anderson to Finn who passed back to Anderson for a goal attempt. Culm made a break but was stopped by good defending between Szypillo and McClure.

Squad: - Joe Forster, David Cockayne, Josh Whiller, Alex Szypillo, Arnold Godbeer, Mike White, Callum McClure, Ewan Anderson, Jonathan Price, Callum McPhee, William Finn

Report by Veronica Szypillo

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Blues 1-4 Crediton A

Brixington Blues first home game at their new home ground of Lympstone Marine Camp. First goal came to Crediton with a good attack having broken free from Brixington’s defence. This was followed by another quick goal by Crediton from strong passing down the pitch. Forster made a good save which was followed by an attempt at goal by White. A tackle in Crediton’s half resulted in their third goal from a free kick. Crediton had a good long shot on target which was brilliantly saved by Forster. Crediton received another free kick from a tackle, which saw a good header by their team going just wide.

In the second half Anderson and McPhee came on to give White and Godbeer a well-earned rest. Crediton again opened the second-half on the attack but were stopped by strong defensive play by Szypillo and McClure. Brixington kept possession with an attempt by Cockayne going just wide of goal. An attempt at goal following a Crediton throw-in was spectacularly saved by Forster who was made to stretch high to keep the ball out of goal. A good goal kick out by Forster led to a Brixington attack between Whiller and Cockayne, then Whiller to Anderson who kicked the ball into goal giving Brixington their first goal. Crediton came back with a good attack and three successive corners which were kept out of goal with good interplay between the defence and goalkeeper. Crediton again attempted a long shot at goal which was thankfully saved by Forster. The game finished with Crediton attempts at goal being blocked by solid defence and a last shot at goal going over the bar. A game with good defensive moves and plenty of attacking by Brixington but beaten by a stronger well-structured team.

Blues 2-1 Crediton B

The game started off with Brixington attacking well. A throw-in by Godbeer was kicked by Szypillo to mid-field followed by good passing between White, Price and McPhee. White had a couple of shots at goal just going wide. A goal kick from Forster to Szypillo saw Szypillo take a spectacular shot at goal from just over the half-way line which flew into the top right-hand corner of the net straight past the Crediton goalkeeper for Brixington’s first goal. Another attack saw Price tackling well in front of the goal. A corner by Godbeer to White passed back to Godbeer for a shot which was just wide of goal. Good attacking play between White, McPhee and Price. Good teamwork between McClure and Szypillo in defence led to quick passing between White and McPhee on the attack. Crediton then attacked following their throw-in and a shot at goal just slipped under Forster for Crediton’s first goal. Two further attacks by Crediton were saved by Forster and good cover in defence by McClure and Szypillo partnership. Good strong tackling by McClure led to attack by White down the right-hand side. Crediton counter-attack was stopped between McClure and Szypillo who quickly passed to Price who was unlucky to have an attempt at goal saved by the Crediton goalkeeper coming out of goal.

In the second half Cockayne and Anderson came on to replace McPhee and Price. Brixington opened the second half with a strong attack between Godbeer, Cockayne and Price putting Crediton under pressure with a shot over goal by White. Good continued attacking by, White, Cockayne and Godbeer. Substitution took place with McClure off and Whiller on. Good defensive play with the ball being kicked to mid-field to Anderson and Cockayne who had an attempt at goal saved. Brixington’s second goal came after another attack between Anderson and Godbeer passing to Whiller who found the back of the net with a great shot. A frenzied attack by Crediton around the box saw a good save by Forster with Szypillo assisting the goalkeeper on the goal line with a chest save immediately followed by a header away to keep the game from ending with a draw.

Squad: - Joe Forster, David Cockayne, Josh Whiller, Alex Szypillo, Arnold Godbeer, Mike White, Callum McClure, Ewan Anderson, Jonathan Price, Callum McPhee.

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Blues 1-3 Alphington Tigers

Brixington Blues first game of the new season started well with Cockayne’s shot at goal saved by the goalkeeper. Good chasing of the ball by Godbeer. First goal came to Alphington after a quick throw-in put Brixington under pressure. Good mid-field tackling by McClure. Good shot by Whiller cleared by the goalkeeper. Alphington had a chance with a shot at goal which was safely stopped by Forster. Play was stopped following a tackle which saw McClure taking a bad knock to his knee and had to come off injured, unfortunately unable to take any further part. Anderson came on for McClure and was involved in the attacking up front. Alphington got through Brixington’s defence but luckily shot wide of goal. White had an opportunity of drawing level before half-time but was unlucky. A good strike by Alphington scored their second goal which was against the run of play.

The second half saw good attacking partnership between White, Whiller and Anderson which resulted in a shot going wide of goal. Excellent dribbling by Whiller saw another shot on target but was unfortunately saved.

Good, solid, defensive play by Szypillo and Godbeer, who both took bad knocks but got back to great tackling once back in the game. Anderson was subbed for Price who took his place up front. High kick by Alphington was too much for goalkeeper Forster and Alphington scored for third time. Brixington were not disheartened and a long shot by Szypillo found its way through the Alphington defence. Following a good kick by Forster, Whiller passed the ball to Cockayne who volleyed to ball into the back of the net for Brixington’s first goal. Good display shown by Brixington against an experienced side. The game finished with a 3 – 1 win for Alphington.

Blues 2-0 Beacon Knights

The game started off with Szypillo and Godbeer in defence and opening attacks by White, Whiller and Price. White took a bad tackle but was able to carry on and got through Beacon’s defence with some impressive footwork. Great tackle by Godbeer was cleared for a Brixington attack and shot at goal by Whiller. Beacon’s goal attempt was safely pushed clear of goal by Forster. Good build of attack by White and Whiller saw an unlucky save of on-target shot by Cockayne. Solid clearing of the ball by Szypillo resulted in an excellent strike attempt by White. Excellent defence by Szypillo and Godbeer saw Szypillo pushing forward to mid-field and crossing again to White up front and another attack.

Good opening shot in the second half by Beacon Knights saved by Forster. Good tackling by Godbeer pushing attack forward through mid-field. Any attack by Beacon Knights was weakened by safe defensive partnership of Szypillo and Godbeer. Price subbed for Anderson who got involved in the game straight away. Cockayne had an on-target shot at goal which was well saved by the Beacon’s goalkeeper. Beacon Knights followed with an attack but had their shot brilliantly saved by Forster. Following a throw by White, Anderson scored a excellent goal putting Brixington into the lead. Another shot at goal was saved by Forster. Good teamwork in attack between Whiller and Anderson. Following another good throw-in Cockayne scored a brilliant goal. This was followed by continued attacking by Cockayne, Whiller and Anderson. An exciting second half put pressure on Beacon Knights even down to the final minutes. The game finished with a well-earned 2 – 0 win for Brixington.

Squad: - Joe Forster, Arnold Godbeer, Alex Szypillo, Callum McClurg, Joshua Whiller, Michael White, David Cockayne, Jonathan Price, Ewan Anderson,

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MORE PROGRESS FOR THE BRIXINGTON BLUES U 8 S

MOORS YOUTH FC ANNUAL YOUTH FOOTBALL COMPETITION

On a fantastic Sunday in Tiverton we participated in the second of four football competitions we are entered into throughout the summer. We had agreed to enter these events in order to continue with our first season ‘s efforts and get ready for the new season.

The tournament was very well organised with some good teams covering three groups of five. The top two qualified with the two best third place teams making up the quarterfinals.

We started our group games with a comfortable 3 – 0 win over Sampford. After controlling the opening minutes Callum McClurg opened the scoring with an excellent strike. Two more quick goals followed , one from David Cockayne and a fine solo run and finish from Joshua Whiller finished the game.

The second group game was against a well-organised Twyford team and both sides played out a well-earned goalless draw, which kept the momentum going.

The third game put us up against Pinhoe Pumas who like us had not lost. Our lads seem to sense these big games and produced their best football, working very hard for each other and passing the ball accurately and at pace. Arnold Godbeer opened the scoring which capped a very good game for him and his goal celebration matched his performance. The second came from Josh Whiller after applying the pressure on the defence to win the ball and then score.

Having qualified for the second phase we still wanted to maintain our performances and grinded out a one nil win over the hosts Moors youth. The winning goal coming from David Cockayne who was denied twice on the line with strikes but then put the ball in with his third effort.

Having won the group I must also mention the defensive performances, as the team had not conceded a goal in the group phases.

Joe Forster in goal who maintained a good level of concentration particularly in the early games where he was not called on very early but still made excellent saves when they were needed after a quiet period.

Also the central defence of Alex Szypillo who was very disciplined at the back not chasing the ball and making that all important tackle to break down attacks. This allowed the side to attack with confidence knowing they would not get caught at the back.

There was a debut performance from Callum Mc Clurg who got involved early with he’s new teammates and passed the ball well, playing simple balls.

Playing all over the pitch was Michael White who starts running from the first minute of the first game to the last minute of the QF. Well done Michael

A final word going to Callum Mcphee who picked up a slight injury in the first game, although not at all serious after playing a small role in the second game in defence we decided he would not continue in the tournament. Obviously disappointed, he remained very much involved in team tactics and encouraged right up to the end, well done Callum.

The Quarter Final saw us play a third place team Dulverton, Unfortunately we lost this game 2 –1. After taking the lead in the first half through Arnold Godbeer we conceded straight from a corner with a deflection. After looking for a winner we got caught on a break away with the shot taking a deflection and wrong footing Joe in the last minute.

A slightly disappointing end to a great day, but the side performed excellently which the parents and most importantly the players themselves enjoyed.

Well done lads, our next tournament is at Newton St Cyres on the 10 th July. I will keep you up dated.

The Squad:- Joe Forster, David Cockayne, Alex Szypillo, Arnold Godbeer, Joshua Whiller, Callum Mc Clurg, Callum McPhee, Michael White

Report By David Cockayne

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